Registered Dental Hygienist - Tribeca Dental Design - New York, NY

Permanent Dental Receptionist / Front Desk Job

New York, NY

Job Description

About us
Tribeca Dental Design is a small business in New York, NY 10007. We are supportive and professional.
Our work environment includes:

Modern office setting
Safe work environment
Relaxed atmosphere

We are looking for 1 or 2 part/full-time Dental Hygienists! Dental Hygienist duties revolve around conducting initial patient screenings, cleaning teeth (e.g. removing plaque) and advising patients on oral health and preventative care. As a Dental Hygienist, you should be reliable and able to build trust with patients of all ages. You should have deep knowledge of relevant health and safety rules and a good eye for oral diseases and anomalies. If you have a steady hand and great bedside manner, we’d like to meet you.
Responsibilities

Ensure patients feel as comfortable as possible before their examination
Sterilize dental instruments properly
Conduct initial mouth screenings and check oral health history
Identify conditions like gingivitis, caries or periodontitis
Clean and help protect patients’ teeth (e.g. remove plaque or apply fluoride)
Educate patients of all ages on proper teeth care (by demonstrating, for example, good brushing techniques)
Give instructions to patients after operations or other dental procedures
Take X-rays
Maintain documentation and charts on each patient
Monitor supplies

Skills

Proven experience as Dental Hygienist
In-depth knowledge of health and safety regulations in this profession (e.g. HIPAA)
Experience in preparing and maintaining dental equipment
Outstanding communication skills
A patient and friendly personality
Attention to detail
Valid license to practice

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From $40.00 per hour
Expected hours: 17 – 34 per week
Benefits:

Employee discount

Schedule:

8 hour shift

Work Location: In person

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